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Get your own Betsy Ross Flag at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/gear/flags#betsy-ross-nylon-3x5ft-premium-flag You can read the full article at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/articles/betsy-ross-flag-5-things-you-didnt-know-about-this-american-icon For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite 2nd Amendment shirts at https://libertasbella.com/. On this episode of The Resistance Library, Sam and Dave discuss the history and significance of the Betsy Ross flag. Second only to Old Glory itself, the Betsy Ross Flag is the American icon. Its clean design is similar to our current flag, with 13 stripes and only 13 stars in a circle (representing the equal status of what were then the 13 united individual sovereign nations). This simplicity is perhaps the reason for its popularity among American Patriots and Constitutionalists, as it hearkens back to an earlier time when America was still a place of freedom and resistance to tyranny. But while this flag is the oldest attested flag for the American nation, many people don’t know its history. Who was Betsy Ross? And how did this iconic design become one of the strongest symbols of freedom? Helpful Links: - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs

For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite 2nd Amendment apparel at https://libertasbella.com/. Congressman Dr. Paul Gosar rejoins us to discuss the Great Reset, Build Back Better, the very real threat of socialism in America and what you can do to keep America free. A report direct from the trenches of Congress to our listeners about what bills are coming down the pike to strip you of your First and Second Amendment rights. Congressman Dr. Paul Gosar, DDS Links: - Website: https://gosar.house.gov/ - Twitter: https://twitter.com/repgosar - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/repgosar - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-paul-a-gosar-a55920a0 Helpful Links: - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs #government #buildbackbetter #politics

Today on the Resistance Library Podcast Dave and Sam discuss the Sons of Liberty, a group of patriots who were the biggest supporters of the American Revolution. You can read the full article at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/articles/sons-of-liberty-flag-american-patriots-rebellion For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Parler: https://parler.com/profile/SamJacobs1776/posts And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite historic icons shirts at https://libertasbella.com/. The Sons of Liberty flag is very meaningful to us, as it’s the flag that inspired the backdrop of our logo. Its origins go back to 1765, when a secretive group of patriots known as “the Loyal Nine” was formed – the group behind the original Boston Tea Party. The flag was then known as “the Rebellious Stripes” and it was banned by the British king, the highest endorsement the Crown could give. The Sons of Liberty were perhaps the most radical group of American patriots during the pre-Revolutionary period, but the true Sons of Liberty had a relatively short lifespan. They were formed in response to the Stamp Act of 1765 and disbanded when the Act was repealed. Still, the name lived on as a popular brand name for the biggest firebrands of the American Revolution. Many of the members of the true Sons of Liberty are American legends who need no introduction. Samuel Adams. John Hancock. Patrick Henry. Paul Revere. Even Benedict Arnold counted himself among their number. It’s unclear whether the original Sons of Liberty were a clandestine organization with an official membership or just a rallying point for anyone who opposed the Stamp Act. Ultimately, it doesn’t matter. The unified identity of opposition to the Crown was the organization, whether it was official or not. The motto of the Sons of Liberty was a simple phrase known to virtually every American: “No taxation without representation.” While its origins are largely shrouded in mystery and lacking firm documentation, many experts agree that, to the extent that it was an organization with members, it was founded by none other than famous rabble rouser Samuel Adams. You can read the full article “The Sons of Liberty Flag: How a Group of American Patriots Led the Colonies to Rebellion” at Ammo.com. Helpful Links: - The Sons of Liberty Flag: How a Group of American Patriots Led the Colonies to Rebellion: https://ammo.com/articles/sons-of-liberty-flag-american-patriots-rebellion - Asymmetrical Warfare and 4GW: How Militia Groups Are America's Domestic Viet Cong: https://ammo.com/articles/asymmetrical-warfare-4gw-americas-domestic-viet-cong - Founding Fathers Quotes: Our Favorite Quotes from America's Courageous Revolutionaries: https://ammo.com/articles/founding-fathers-quotes - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs #ResistanceLibrary #SonsofLiberty #AmericanRevolution

You can read the full article at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/articles/battle-of-the-bulge For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite 2nd Amendment shirts at https://libertasbella.com/. On this episode of The Resistance Library, Sam and David discuss the Battle of the Bulge. When we think about American GIs in the European theater of World War II, much of our image comes from the Battle of the Bulge. Named so because of the distinctive "bulge" shape of the front lines, this is where so many American men laid down their lives on fields of frozen mud in France. Helpful Links: - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs

You can read the full article at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/articles/parents-guide-to-gun-safety For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite 2nd Amendment apparel at https://libertasbella.com/. On this episode of The Resistance Library, Sam and David discuss a very important topic: youth gun safety. With a firearm in one-third of American homes with children, it's very likely that, as a parent, you’ve thought about gun safety for your child. This statistic comes from Asking Saves Kids (ASK), a national campaign that encourages gun safety – something that may seem intense for a child, but is absolutely necessary. Children are naturally curious. To learn about the world, they gravitate toward the new and interesting, especially things that often get portrayed as "taboo" like drugs, alcohol – and guns. Though it can be a nerve-racking discussion, an important part of preparing your child to be an adult is teaching them how to think about guns when they do encounter one, whether it’s in your home or someone else’s. The ASK campaign promotes one simple idea to help with this conversation, which is to ask one very critical question: "Is there an unlocked gun in your house?" Helpful Links: - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs

Today on the Resistance Library Podcast Dave and Sam discuss the Culpeper Minutemen and the history behind their iconic flag. You can read the full article at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/articles/culpeper-minutemen-flag-patriots-revolution-forgotten-history For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite 2nd Amendment shirts at https://libertasbella.com/. The Culpeper Flag is often mistaken as a modern variation of the iconic “Don’t Tread On Me” Gadsden Flag – and rightly so. What many don’t know is that the Culpeper Flag was inspired by its Gadsden counterpart, and both have become touchstones of the Second Amendment Movement. While remarkably similar to its Gadsden relative, the flag of the Culpeper Minutemen is arguably cooler – and significantly more obscure. While it has the same coiled rattlesnake and “Don’t Tread on Me” legend, the Culpeper Flag is white, it carries the additional motto “Liberty or Death,” and when historically correct, a banner bearing the name of the Culpeper Minutemen. The rattlesnake had been a symbol of American patriotism since the time of the French and Indians Wars. In 1751, Benjamin Franklin wrote an editorial satirically proposing that, in return for boatloads of convicts being shipped to the American Colonies, that the Colonies should return the favor by shipping back a boat filled with rattlesnakes to be dispersed. Three years later in 1754, Franklin published his famous “Join or Die” comic. This early symbol of American unity urged colonists in Albany to join the collective defense of the American Colonies during the French and Indian Wars. The rattlesnake symbol once again became a popular mascot of American unity after the Stamp Act. You can read the full article “The Culpeper Minutemen Flag: The History of the Banner Flown by a Militia of Patriots” at Ammo.com. Helpful Links: - The Culpeper Minutemen Flag: The History of the Banner Flown by a Militia of Patriots: https://ammo.com/articles/culpeper-minutemen-flag-patriots-revolution-forgotten-history - Early American Militias: The Forgotten History of Freedmen Militias from 1776 until the Civil War: https://ammo.com/articles/freedmen-militias-american-history-1776-civil-war - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs

You can read the full article at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/articles/sojourner-truth-slave-womens-rights-equality-forgotten-history For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite 2nd Amendment shirts at https://libertasbella.com/. On this episode of The Resistance Library, Sam and Dave talk about Sojourner Truth and her life. Sojourner Truth was a lot of things. She was a slave. A mother. A wife. An activist. A preacher. A woman who wasn’t afraid to stand up for what she believed in, regardless of the consequence. A woman who spoke her mind, even when everyone around her disagreed. Filled with such courage and bravery, she could see the potential of liberty for all, even when faced with adversities far worse than people see today. Sojourner Truth was never a victim of circumstances, even though they were bleak for much of her life. When life knocked her down, she’d get back up, ready to fight again. She lived by her own standard, even though it was considered radical. She didn’t care. She was here to speak her truth, which she never failed to do. Even her self-given name says as much. “Sojourner” means to “to stay awhile,” combined with Truth. To stay awhile in truth. To stand in truth. Many would say that’s exactly how she spent her life. Helpful Links: - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs

On this episode of The Resistance Library, Sam Jacobs talks with Thaddeus Russell about various topics, including philosophy and marxism. Thaddeus Russell is the founder of Renegade University and the host of the Unregistered Podcast. We had him on to talk about how the shrinking window of discourse serves global empire, what Marx was right about and what we even mean when we talk about "freedom." A philosophical episode that no one interested in the big ideas that drive liberty should miss. For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite Libertarian shirts at https://libertasbella.com/. Thaddeus Russell Links: - Renegade University: https://renegadeuniversity.com/ - Unregistered Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCInu-hrYNxrqiviczL3tUFA - @ThaddeusRussel | Twitter: https://twitter.com/thaddeusrussell - @thaddeusrussell | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thaddeusrussell/?hl=en - Website: http://www.thaddeusrussell.com/ Helpful Links: - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs

On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Dan and Sam discuss the Moultrie Flag, more commonly referred to as the Liberty Flag. You can read the full article at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/articles/fort-moultrie-flag-southern-liberty-american-revolution For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite historic icons shirts at https://libertasbella.com/. The Moultrie Flag, also known as the Liberty Flag, is a strong symbol of the Southern role in the American Revolution. It’s also a handsome flag with a simple design on a beautiful blue color. The flag was developed specifically for the Battle of Sullivan’s Island, a short but important engagement in the Southern theater of battle during the American Revolutionary War. In 1775, in the lead up to the American Revolution, Colonel William Moultrie wanted a flag that represented the new American nation. Moultrie was the commander of the 2nd South Carolina Regiment. He commissioned a design based on the uniform of his soldiers. This was the distinctive deep blue you see on the flag today. The crescent moon might come from the caps of the soldiers, which initially bore the legend “Liberty or Death.” Some historians believe that it’s instead a form of neck armor. Whatever the symbol’s original, its message was eventually simplified to “liberty,” which is either written within the crescent or in the center at the bottom of the flag. Fort Moultrie is the current name for several forts on Sullivan’s Island in South Carolina. These forts were first built to defend the city of Charleston, with the original built of palmetto logs. On June 28, 1776, the flag was raised over the palmetto-log fort now known as Fort Moultrie – which wasn’t armed or ready for the attack by British forces that came. Nine British warships attacked the fort for over 10 hours. However, because the palmetto logs were still soft, they absorbed the array of cannon fire. Legend has it that some of the cannonballs bounced off, rather than penetrating the fort. Because of the successful defense, the British armada was forced to retreat and could not take the city of Charleston. This is now celebrated in Charleston as “Carolina Day,” though the fort and Charleston were later captured by British forces. During the first battle, the flag was shot away by British forces. However, a Sergeant by the name of William Jasper recovered the flag after it was shot down. He then hoisted the flag up again on a temporary pole and held it up while taking fire, until a more permanent structure could be erected. After the battle, South Carolina’s governor, John Rutledge, gave his sword to Sgt. Jasper in recognition of his exemplary bravery under fire. Sgt. Jasper later died of wounds he received while trying to recapture Savannah, Georgia, from the British. Several states have counties and townships named after Jasper. You can read the full article “The Fort Moultrie Flag: Southern Liberty During the American Revolution” and get your own Fort Moultrie flag at Ammo.com. Helpful Links: - The Fort Moultrie Flag: Southern Liberty During the American Revolution: https://ammo.com/articles/fort-moultrie-flag-southern-liberty-american-revolution - Ft. Moultrie Nylon 3x5ft Premium Flag: https://ammo.com/gear/flags#ft-moultrie-nylon-3x5ft-premium-flag - LibertasBella Moultrie T-shirt: https://libertasbella.com/products/fort-moultrie-aop-cut-sew-tee - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs

On this episode of The Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and Dave discuss The Great Reset. The Great Reset is upon us…or at least the powers that be are trying to bring it out. What was once a fringe “conspiracy theory” is now on display plain as day for everyone to see. The economic, political, academic, and media elites around the world are leveraging the chaos, confusion, and restrictions on liberty from the COVID-19 lockdowns and using them to radically alter society around the world. You can read the full article at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/articles/the-great-reset For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite 2nd Amendment shirts at https://libertasbella.com/. At its core, the Great Reset is an attempt to enforce socialism through private companies rather than only through the government. Think of it as "socialism with Amazon Prime characteristics." That being said, the government will certainly play a role in the Great Reset by angling for higher taxes, which the wealthy will be able to avoid using armies of lawyers and accountants; adding additional bureaucratic red tape, which the wealthy will avoid using the same armies of lawyers, connections, and special carveouts; and growing big government social programs a la the New Deal, which will disproportionately benefit the wealthy and preferred underclass who will be weaponized against the broad middle class. An excellent example of a Great Reset program in the United States is the proposed Green New Deal, which we will discuss in greater detail later. Helpful Links: - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs

On this episode of The Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and Dave discuss the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, a gun control law passed in 1993. In 1981, John Hinckley, Jr.’s attempt to assassinate President Ronald Reagan first injured Reagan’s press secretary, James Brady. Hinckley’s first shot entered above Brady’s left eye and left the nation shaken by “The Bear’s” new role as a wheelchair-bound gun control advocate. Within 16 minutes of the incident, Hinckley’s gun – a .22-caliber Röhm RG-14 revolver – was traced to a Dallas pawn shop. Hinckley had no criminal or mental records at the time, but he did use an old Texas driver’s license and fake address. You can read the full article at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/articles/gun-control-guide-major-federal-acts#1993 For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite 2nd Amendment apparel at https://libertasbella.com/. The Brady Act, or Public Law 103-159, was first introduced to Congress in 1987, but it wasn’t passed until 1993. The key provisions amended the Gun Control Act of 1968 by: - Mandating a five-day waiting period before a licensed dealer, manufacturer or importer can sell, deliver or transfer a handgun to an individual. - Establishing a “national instant criminal background check system to be contacted by firearms dealers before the transfer of any firearm.” However, this provision applies only to states that don’t already have acceptable background checks for handgun purchasers. The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) Improvement Amendments Act of 2007, or NCIS Act, introduced conditional but optional financial incentives and grants for establishing or upgrading state reporting systems. Helpful Links: - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs

On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Dan and Sam discuss the iconic “Tank Man” and the Tiananmen Square Massacre as well as the recent Hong Kong protests. You can read the full article at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/articles/tiananmen-square-massacre-china-chinese-authoritarian-roots-tank-man For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite historic icons shirts at https://libertasbella.com/. China is often described as the next superpower to top America within the next few decades. At first glance, such an assertion makes sense. The country’s vast geography, natural resources, rich history, and tech-savvy populace puts it in a position to thrive in the 21st century. However, China’s rise as a superpower is not one of an overnight success, nor is it filled with pretty rainbows. Indeed, China is one of the world’s longest lasting civilizations, with cultural and political traditions that have been passed down to succeeding generations effortlessly. With such a vast history, China had gone through its own zeniths and nadirs. As is the nature of any civilization. However, China’s modern history has been a rollercoaster ride to say the least. Despite having a massive formal governing apparatus that would put many empires to shame, China has not always had full control of its territorial jurisdiction. Once European powers reached Chinese shores in search of riches, they soon wanted their piece of pie. That meant slowly whittling away at Chinese territory. As the first movers in the Age of Exploration, the Portuguese and their missionaries colonized Macau. Although the Portuguese’s venture was not exclusively about riches, it inspired other European actors such as the British to go and exploit China’s vast resources. Naturally, the Qing dynasty and Britain’s interests clashed once the British wanted to expand trade inside the country. What was originally a trade dispute between a Qing government wanting to maintain trade that overwhelmingly favored China, soon turned into a full-blown conflict as seen in the Opium War. China was handed a humiliating defeat, which saw it turn over Hong Kong to the British. This marked a turning point in Chinese history. The once mighty country slowly deteriorated both internally and externally. China soon became a punching bag for smaller, yet more militarily advanced countries that started setting up trading outposts in Shanghai. Indeed, these moves were not welcome by the Chinese and many in the Qing court, but due to the country’s decaying institutions, it could do nothing to prevent further predations. Even empires on the Western periphery, like Imperial Russia, started to prey on China when it annexed all of the Chinese land north of the Amur River in 1858, exploiting Chinese weakness along a border that was, at the time, 4,650 miles long. As if China’s foreign reversals weren’t enough, Imperial Japan also jumped in the mix and picked apart China like other European powers. Japan put the world on notice when it crushed China in the Sino-Japanese War of 1894. As a result of this humiliation, Japan added the island of modern-day Taiwan, the Liaodong Peninsula, and the Korean peninsula into its sphere of influence. Japan’s exploitation of its weaker mainland rival did not stop there. Even after the Qing dynasty collapsed, nationalist leader Chiang Kai-Shek tried to put the political pieces back together during the 1920s, in an attempt to unify the country and restore Chinese greatness. However, Imperial Japan was ready to humiliate China yet again, when it invaded Manchuria in 1931, and occupied it until 1945, in an attempt to expand their industrialization efforts. All in all, the mid-19th century up until the mid-20th century was a rocky period. It took game-changing events after World War II for China to finally get its political house in order and build itself up on its own terms. Helpful Links: - The Tiananmen Square Massacre: From China's Authoritarian Roots to the Iconic "Tank Man": https://ammo.com/articles/tiananmen-square-massacre-china-chinese-authoritarian-roots-tank-man - The Tank Man Hoodie: https://libertasbella.com/products/tiananmen-square-hoodie - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs

Russell Walter is just a regular guy with an outsized interest in philosophy. This led him to start his YouTube channel, where he discusses important questions of what drives civilizations toward higher culture, the relationship between aesthetics, physical fitness and political organization, and whether or not any of this matters in the age of transhumanism and social engineering. For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite Libertarian shirts at https://libertasbella.com/. Russell Walter Links: - @WalterRusselll | Twitter: https://twitter.com/WalterRusselll - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnN-3GfVjuEIHYo39HfhB1Q Helpful Links: - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs

Learn the history of 12 Gauge shotgun shells and visit us at https://ammo.com/shotgun/12-ga-ammo to get the best discount 12 gauge shotgun shells online and subscribe here: https://ammo.com/newsletter to get weekly specials plus 2nd Amendment news to keep you armed, both physically and philosophically - all 100% free in your inbox. Share this video: https://youtu.be/Nf2KdKH9XhA Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/ammodotcom-youtube Used by hunters, sport shooters, military and law enforcement – the 12 gauge is the most used shotgun to this day, and it has existed in its current cartridge configuration since the late 1800s. Shotgun shell casings were originally full-length brass or paper hulls with a brass base. Some were sold loaded, but it was also possible to buy them primed and unloaded (which allowed the shooter to load the shell as they desired). In 1884, Frank Chamberlin patented a machine with the ability to load 1,500 shotshells per hour, a remarkable feat at the time. Within 10 years, Chamberlin had become a direct competitor with Winchester and the Union Metallic Cartridge Company. Unfortunately, this was the beginning of the end for Chamberlin, as he was competing against his suppliers. Chamberlin left the ammunition industry by 1900, and focused instead on trapshooting devices. Shotgun ammo technology grew by leaps and bounds in the first 50 years of the 1900s. Brass hulls were replaced by paper hulls, and smokeless powder (cleaner and more powerful) replaced black powder. Remington blazed the trail with new products for shotgunners, including the introduction of its Model 870 shotgun in 1951. Nine years later, Remington introduced shotgun shells with plastic hulls – which featured a more robust case and kept the contents of the case dry even in the field. Within the next year, O.F. Mossberg & Sons introduced their iconic pump shotgun, the Model 500. The use of the 12 gauge for self defense is once again on the rise, and specialty ammunition is being produced – including options for low recoil, and combinations of buckshot and smaller pellets. Proficiency with a shotgun for self defense comes more quickly than it does with a handgun, due to the greater inherent accuracy of a long gun. Additionally, 12 gauge shotguns enjoy the advantage of imparting greater energy than a handgun, as well as having decreased issues with over-penetration. From personal protection to many different types of hunting, the 12 gauge is a good choice for many tasks – which is why this shotgun ammunition will likely remain popular for a long time to come. Check out today's best ammo deals by visiting us at Ammo.com. Follow us on social media. And most importantly, be sure to subscribe to our channel right here on YouTube for more high-quality videos to help you stay armed, both physically and philosophically. Relevant Links: Bulk 12 Gauge Ammo For Sale: https://ammo.com/bulk-ammo/bulk-12-gauge-ammo 12 Gauge Shotgun Shells: https://ammo.com/shotgun/12-ga-ammo

On this episode of The Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and Dave discuss Second Amendment Sanctuaries. Nullification is as American as apple pie. It dates back to 1798, when the legislatures of Kentucky and Virginia supported resolutions that asserted the states’ right to stand against federal infringements on their powers. During the 1850s, Northern states resisted the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. For Second Amendment activists attempting to roll back federal overreach on the right to bear arms, this strategy is slowly becoming an attractive option. You can read the full article at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/articles/gun-control-guide-major-federal-acts#sanctuary For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite 2nd Amendment shirts at https://libertasbella.com/. During the Obama Administration (2008-2016), Republicans in various state legislatures put forward dozens of nullification bills. By the end of his eight-year term, 22 states had 50 bills pushing back against encroachments on the Second Amendment and governors signed five bills into law taking on federal gun control. Helpful Links: - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs

Trigger Warning: On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Dave and Sam discuss Americans obsession with safety and the rise of political correctness. You can read the full article at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/articles/bubble-wrapped-americans-how-us-became-obsessed-with-physical-emotional-safety For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs45 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite Libertarianism shirts at https://libertasbella.com/. It’s a common refrain: We have bubble-wrapped the world. Americans in particular are obsessed with “safety.” The simplest way to get any law passed in America, be it a zoning law or a sweeping reform of the intelligence community, is to invoke a simple sentence: “A kid might get hurt.” Almost no one is opposed to reasonable efforts at making the world a safer place. But the operating word here is “reasonable.” Banning lawn darts, for example, rather than just telling people that they can be dangerous when used by unsupervised children, is a perfect example of a craving for safety gone too far. Beyond the realm of legislation, this has begun to infect our very culture. Think of things like “trigger warnings” and “safe spaces.” These are part of broader cultural trends in search of a kind of “emotional safety” – a purported right to never be disturbed or offended by anything. This is by no means confined to the sphere of academia, but is also in our popular culture, both in “extremely online” and more mainstream variants. Why are Americans so obsessed with safety? What is the endgame of those who would bubble wrap the world, both physically and emotionally? Perhaps most importantly, what can we do to turn back the tide and reclaim our culture of self-reliance, mental toughness, and giving one another the benefit of the doubt so that we don’t “bankrupt ourselves in the vain search for absolute security,” as President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned us about? You can read the full article “Bubble-Wrapped Americans: How the U.S. Became Obsessed with Physical and Emotional Safety” at Ammo.com. Helpful Links: - Bubble-Wrapped Americans: How the U.S. Became Obsessed with Physical and Emotional Safety: https://ammo.com/articles/bubble-wrapped-americans-how-us-became-obsessed-with-physical-emotional-safety - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs #ResistanceLibrary #SafetyObsession #PoliticalCorrectness

Learn the history of 20 Gauge shotgun shells and visit us at https://ammo.com/shotgun/20-ga-ammo to get the best discount 20 gauge shotgun shells online and subscribe here: https://ammo.com/newsletter to get weekly specials plus 2nd Amendment news to keep you armed, both physically and philosophically - all 100% free in your inbox. A special gauge to many shotgunners, the 20 gauge is what many used to take their first shots. And it remains the choice today for many hunters and competition shooters. The 20 gauge began life as a muzzle loader with a 0.615-inch diameter bore. Just as the 10, 12 and 16 gauges evolved into being packaged in paper cartridges, and eventually in today's familiar plastic hulls, so did the 20 gauge (the only difference being that 20 gauge hulls are colored yellow). The choice of yellow as the color for 20 gauge shells was intentional, as it draws the attention of shooters who might have different shotguns in different gauges to make sure they don't accidentally load a 20 gauge shell in the wrong gun – which would ruin their shotgun or possibly harm themselves. Commonly employed to hunt birds and small game, as well as that ever elusive clay pigeon, hunters and competitors indicate that the number-one reason for using the 20 gauge (as opposed to the more powerful 12 and 16 gauges) is recoil. The recoil of the 20 gauge is described by many shooters as about 50 percent of a 12 gauge when fired out of a shotgun of the same type. Another advantage is that the gun itself can be lighter than the large shotguns, without worrying about an increase in recoil. In fact, 20 gauge shotguns can be lighter than an equivalent 12 gauge shotgun by one, two or even several pounds. Some shooters argue that the 20 gauge is a less effective cartridge due to the lighter payload and smaller charge. Counter arguments can be made by presenting the stories of many successful hunts being made with 20 gauge shotguns on animals as diverse as dove and deer. Consider the 20 gauge slug as a perfect example of how much power is contained in this cartridge. In terms of ballistics, the 5/8-ounce slug of the 20 gauge exiting the muzzle with a velocity of about 1,500 feet per second is essentially the same as the .454 Casull. Shooters today will find a wide variety of 20 gauge ammunition for their shotguns. Shot sizes available range from large buckshot on one end of the scale to diminutive #8 and #9 on the other end. Federal and Winchester recognize the market potential and value of the 20 gauge for personal protection at home, and are including it in their product lines for self defense. The 20 gauge is a great choice for applications as varied as bird hunting in the field to protecting your house. Check out today's best ammo deals by visiting us at Ammo.com. Follow us on social media. And most importantly, be sure to subscribe to our channel right here on Rumble for more high-quality videos to help you stay armed, both physically and philosophically. Relevant Links: 20 Gauge Shotgun Ammo: https://ammo.com/shotgun/20-ga-ammo 12 Gauge Shotgun Ammo: https://ammo.com/shotgun/12-ga-ammo 16 Gauge Shotgun Ammo: https://ammo.com/shotgun/16-ga-ammo 454 Casull Ammo: https://ammo.com/handgun/454-casull-ammo #20GaugeShotgun #20Gauge #20GaugeShotgunShells

On this episode of The Resistance Library Podcast, Sam Jacobs interviews Jash Dholani. Jash Dholani is an independent scholar and philosopher interested in human excellence and freedom. He has gained a following on Twitter, where he is the Old Books Guy, due to his extensive reading and trenchant insights into long forgotten works of philosophy. We had Jash on to discuss philosophical pessimism: what it has to say about our world, why we should study it, and what responses it offers to the crises of modernity. For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite Libertarian shirts at https://libertasbella.com/. Jash Dholani Links: - @oldbooksguy | Twitter: https://twitter.com/oldbooksguy - @jash.dholani | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jash.dholani - Jash Dholani | LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/jash-dholani-85444813a Helpful Links: - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs

On this episode of The Resistance Library Podcast, Sam Jacobs interviews Wesley J. Smith. Wesley J. Smith is the host of Humanize Podcast, Chairman of the Discovery Institute of Center on Human Exceptionalism, and an award-winning author whose works have appeared in the op-ed pages of The Epoch Times among other places. We had him on to discuss the Culture of Death in the West, the woke dehumanization of women, and why the vaccine mandate is Biden's exploding cigar. For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite Libertarian shirts at https://libertasbella.com/. Wesley J. Smith Links: - @theWesleyJSmith | Twitter: https://twitter.com/theWesleyJSmith - Discovery Institute’s Center on Human Exceptionalism: https://humanexceptionalism.center/ Helpful Links: - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs

Learn the history of 28 gauge shotgun shells and visit us at https://ammo.com/shotgun/28-ga-ammo to get the best discount 28 gauge shotgun shells online and subscribe here: https://ammo.com/newsletter to get weekly specials plus 2nd Amendment news to keep you armed, both physically and philosophically - all 100% free in your inbox. Introduced by the Parker Brothers Gun Company in 1903, the 28 gauge shotgun is still used today at the skeet club (where it's employed in the small bore class) and by upland bird hunters. Remington Arms Company bought Parker Brothers in 1934, but their shotgun gauge persists as a recognized part of the shooting community. When compared to larger shotguns, the recoil of the 28 gauge is much less. This is because the cartridge is smaller, which is a significant factor in the appeal of the 28 gauge. The recoil is about 12 pounds, practically nonexistent compared to the 12 gauge (which kicks like a mule with 54 pounds). The smaller charge fired by the 28 gauge is another advantage, allowing for a light shotgun that is quicker to point for many shooters, and easier to carry afield for all. Some challenges come with these advantages, and the significant reduction in payload is the most obvious. Only .75 of an ounce is loaded in the 28 gauge, which means there are only 373 #8 pellets – while the same size in 12 gauge will have about 100 more pellets. Another challenge is obtaining a 28 gauge shotgun. Browning, Ruger and Weatherby manufacture over-under style 28 gauge shotguns, but the volume they produce doesn't even approach the number of guns that are made for 12 gauge or 20 gauge. 28 gauge shotguns and ammo can be hard to find, but the cartridge is the best tool for the job in certain situations, and truly is worth investing your time and money as it continues to be a well regarded and appreciated gauge by hunters and sport shooters alike. Check out today's best ammo deals by visiting us at Ammo.com. Follow us on social media. And most importantly, be sure to subscribe to our channel right here on YouTube for more high-quality videos to help you stay armed, both physically and philosophically. Relevant Links: 28 Gauge Shotgun Shells: https://ammo.com/shotgun/28-ga-ammo 20 Gauge Shotgun Shells: https://ammo.com/shotgun/20-ga-ammo 12 Gauge Shotgun Shells: https://ammo.com/shotgun/12-ga-ammo

This week we welcome Dan to the show. Dan will be joining Sam as host of The Resistance Library Podcast. In this episode they discuss how Springfield Armory and Remington’s commercial ammo changed the ammunition industry forever. Learn more about commercial ammo at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/articles/commercial-ammo-history-military-civilian-ammunition For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs45 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite 2nd Amendment shirts at https://libertasbella.com/ To understand how American citizens today can get their hands on ammo, which rolls off the same factory lines as those that supply the world's largest militaries, it's important to first understand how munitions technology developed. Starting in medieval Europe, on a battlefield where a mounted knight in armor could defeat almost any number of peasants, the development of more advanced and accurate ways to destroy enemy personnel and equipment by launching a projectile is one which combines trial and error, scientific ingenuity, and private enterprise. It's a story of power and technology dating back to the 13th century, at the height of "the divine right of kings," and tracks the subsequent diffusion of that power held by a chosen few as the individual became capable of breaking the state's monopoly on violence. The first recorded use of gunpowder appeared in Europe in 1247, although China had used gunpowder for centuries before that, mostly for fireworks. The cannon appeared nearly 100 years later in 1327, with a hand-sized version making its debut in 1364. The first ordnances were made of stone, and while it might have been theoretically possible for anyone to own one, this would have been outside the financial reach of anyone but the nobility. Stone was quickly discarded as a source of materiel for one simple reason: It wasn’t effective against stone fortifications. Thus did the first ever arms race begin, as medieval armies sought ways to fire heavier and heavier projectiles. The first recorded example of a metal ball being fired from a hand cannon came in 1425, with the invention of the hand culverin and matchlock arquebus, which led to lead balls becoming the gold standard for projectiles. This is where we get the term “bullet” – boulette is French for “little ball.” Ammunition remained largely the same for centuries: Little balls of metal virtually anyone could make. This was true until the invention of rifling in the mid-19th century. Even this invention was, at first, not terribly useful for military purposes. Not only did the barrels quickly become useless, but the barrels often could not be fitted with a bayonet. This made early rifles impractical for military use and mostly a bit of a toy. Not until the advent of progressive rifling (which came, depending on one’s point of view, fortuitously or not, in the middle of the U.S. Civil War), did rifles become practical for military, and also widespread civilian purposes. Copper jacketed bullets arrived in 1882, but since then the development of both military and commercial ammo has largely been about degrees rather than revolutionary innovations like rifling. The same basic design for cartridges has been in place since the late 19th Century. Advancing technology was likely a driver in the move toward ammunition produced for commercial purposes, rather than simply military use. While in the past, it was common to simply make lead balls in front of the fire as a family after dinner, making a modern rifle cartridge is far beyond the means of most people. Further, it requires safety procedures above and beyond simply molding lead balls. Helpful Links: - Commercial Ammo: The Untold History of Springfield Armory and America's Munitions Factories: https://ammo.com/articles/commercial-ammo-history-military-civilian-ammunition - History of Surplus Ammo: https://ammo.com/rifle/surplus-ammo#caliber-history - The Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs #ResistanceLibrary #SpringfieldArmory #CommercialAmmo

Learn the history of 20 Gauge shotgun shells and visit us at https://ammo.com/shotgun/20-ga-ammo to get the best discount 20 gauge shotgun shells online and subscribe here: https://ammo.com/newsletter to get weekly specials plus 2nd Amendment news to keep you armed, both physically and philosophically - all 100% free in your inbox. A special gauge to many shotgunners, the 20 gauge is what many used to take their first shots. And it remains the choice today for many hunters and competition shooters. The 20 gauge began life as a muzzle loader with a 0.615-inch diameter bore. Just as the 10, 12 and 16 gauges evolved into being packaged in paper cartridges, and eventually in today's familiar plastic hulls, so did the 20 gauge (the only difference being that 20 gauge hulls are colored yellow). The choice of yellow as the color for 20 gauge shells was intentional, as it draws the attention of shooters who might have different shotguns in different gauges to make sure they don't accidentally load a 20 gauge shell in the wrong gun – which would ruin their shotgun or possibly harm themselves. Commonly employed to hunt birds and small game, as well as that ever elusive clay pigeon, hunters and competitors indicate that the number-one reason for using the 20 gauge (as opposed to the more powerful 12 and 16 gauges) is recoil. The recoil of the 20 gauge is described by many shooters as about 50 percent of a 12 gauge when fired out of a shotgun of the same type. Another advantage is that the gun itself can be lighter than the large shotguns, without worrying about an increase in recoil. In fact, 20 gauge shotguns can be lighter than an equivalent 12 gauge shotgun by one, two or even several pounds. Some shooters argue that the 20 gauge is a less effective cartridge due to the lighter payload and smaller charge. Counter arguments can be made by presenting the stories of many successful hunts being made with 20 gauge shotguns on animals as diverse as dove and deer. Consider the 20 gauge slug as a perfect example of how much power is contained in this cartridge. In terms of ballistics, the 5/8-ounce slug of the 20 gauge exiting the muzzle with a velocity of about 1,500 feet per second is essentially the same as the .454 Casull. Shooters today will find a wide variety of 20 gauge ammunition for their shotguns. Shot sizes available range from large buckshot on one end of the scale to diminutive #8 and #9 on the other end. Federal and Winchester recognize the market potential and value of the 20 gauge for personal protection at home, and are including it in their product lines for self defense. The 20 gauge is a great choice for applications as varied as bird hunting in the field to protecting your house. Check out today's best ammo deals by visiting us at Ammo.com. Follow us on social media. And most importantly, be sure to subscribe to our channel right here on YouTube for more high-quality videos to help you stay armed, both physically and philosophically. Relevant Links: 20 Gauge Shotgun Ammo: https://ammo.com/shotgun/20-ga-ammo 12 Gauge Shotgun Ammo: https://ammo.com/shotgun/12-ga-ammo 16 Gauge Shotgun Ammo: https://ammo.com/shotgun/16-ga-ammo 454 Casull Ammo: https://ammo.com/handgun/454-casull-ammo #20GaugeShotgun #20Gauge #20GaugeShotgunShells

On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam Jacobs interviews Buck Johnson. Buck Johnson is the host of Counterflow podcast, formerly known as Death To Tyrants. He has been a mainstay on the online libertarian right for years. Buck came on The Resistance Library to discuss the philosophical shortcomings of libertarianism and the need for new, pragmatic approaches to increasing human freedom, including a greater involvement in local politics. For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite Libertarian shirts at https://libertasbella.com/. Buck Johnson Links: - @buckrebel | Twitter: https://twitter.com/buckrebel - Counterflow Podcast: https://www.counterflowpodcast.com/ Helpful Links: - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs

On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Dan and Sam discuss Robert F. Williams, a forgotten, but important figure in the American Civil Rights Movement and American history. You can read the full article at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/articles/guns-nra-and-american-civil-rights-movement-guide For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs45 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite 2nd Amendment shirts at https://libertasbella.com/. With the violent crime rate increasing disproportionately in urban communities, it's no surprise that a recent phone survey of black voters found that 80 percent felt gun violence was an “extremely serious” problem. However, it seems this surge in violence actually has many in the black community changing their views on gun ownership. In 1993, 74 percent of African-Americans favored gun control. Fast forward to 2018, and a Crime Prevention Research Center report found that concealed carry permits are on the rise – especially among minorities. In Texas alone, the number of blacks with permits has grown by almost 140 percent since 2012. Overall, this growth in the number of permits for blacks is happening 20 percent faster than for whites. This increasingly positive attitude toward firearms might not be a new paradigm, but rather a return to form. This is the third installment in our series on militias in America. Early American Militias: The Forgotten History of Freedmen Militias from 1776 until the Civil War and American Militias after the Civil War: From Black Codes to the Black Panthers and Beyond provide detailed looks at the history of militias in early and post-Civil-War America. This episode takes a final look at how militias played a vital role in the Civil Rights Movement, an important piece of America that's missing from our history books. You can read the full article “Negroes With Guns: The Untold History of Black NRA Gun Clubs and the Civil Rights Movement” at Ammo.com. Helpful Links: - Negroes With Guns: The Untold History of Black NRA Gun Clubs and the Civil Rights Movement: https://ammo.com/articles/guns-nra-and-american-civil-rights-movement-guide - Early American Militias: The Forgotten History of Freedmen Militias from 1776 until the Civil War: https://ammo.com/articles/freedmen-militias-american-history-1776-civil-war - American Militias after the Civil War: From Black Codes to the Black Panthers and Beyond: https://ammo.com/articles/american-militias-after-civil-war-black-codes-black-panthers - Asymmetrical Warfare and 4GW: How Militia Groups are America's Domestic Viet Cong: https://ammo.com/articles/asymmetrical-warefare-4gw-americas-domestic-viet-cong - Resistance Library: https://ammo.com/articles - Sam Jacobs: https://ammo.com/our-team#sam-jacobs #ResistanceLibrary #RobertFWilliams #CivilRights

Learn the history of 410 shotgun ammo and visit us at https://ammo.com/shotgun/410-ammo to get the best discount 410 shotgun shells online and subscribe here: https://ammo.com/newsletter to get weekly specials plus 2nd Amendment news to keep you armed, both physically and philosophically - all 100% free in your inbox. First developed and used in England in the 1870s, the .410 bore remained a specialty cartridge and was not widely adopted for a long time. Some shooters felt it was novelty-only, but others found it to be great for hunting and competition shooting. The .410 emerged in the U.S. around 1915, when the Harrington & Richardson company became the first to produce this shot shell for single-shot long guns. In 1933, Winchester introduced a three-inch shell for the .410, spurring other manufacturers of firearms and ammunition to get on board with this cartridge, ultimately growing its popularity. Many shooters consider the .410 a good choice for introducing new and young shooters to shotgun sports. .410 shotguns are lighter than guns for other common gauges, and the recoil is more gentle – two factors that are believed to help new shooters acclimate to exertion and impacts of shooting. Counter arguments, however, make the case that a shooter cannot learn to deal with the increased recoil of larger cartridges like the 12 gauge and 20 gauge. The .410 also puts less shot in the air, which makes it harder to hit a moving target than with a larger shotgun. Some experienced competition shooters like to use the .410 since it makes breaking clays a greater challenge due to the reduced shot payload. Today, the .410 is finding new applications as a cartridge for personal defense. While it was not initially considered a cartridge suitable for self defense – especially as a concealed carry weapon – the introduction of the Taurus Judge and the S&W Governor revolvers legitimized the .410 as a real player in the category of personal protection. These new revolvers have inspired ammunition manufacturers to develop some new choices for the .410. It was unheard of to find #000 Buck in .410 bore before these revolvers arrived on the scene, but now at least five major manufacturers sell cartridges with this large shot in their special-purpose ammo. .410 slug cartridges are also easier to find these days, as are specialty cartridges that fire discs instead of buckshot. The .410 bore has proven to be a useful tool for hunters and competitors, as well as for people seeking an alternative ammunition for personal defense. Due to the recent growth in popularity, manufacturers will meet the increased demand for .410 ammunition and offer ongoing improvements and refinement to keep the smallest of the shotguns alive and well. Check out today's best ammo deals by visiting us at Ammo.com. Follow us on social media. And most importantly, be sure to subscribe to our channel right here on Rumble for more high-quality videos to help you stay armed, both physically and philosophically. Relevant Links: .410 Bore Ammo: https://ammo.com/shotgun/410-ammo 12 Guage Ammo: https://ammo.com/shotgun/12-ga-ammo 20 Gauge Ammo: https://ammo.com/shotgun/20-ga-ammo #000 Buck Ammo: https://ammo.com/bullet-type/000-buck